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The 2017 report from the Global Innovation Index shows a widening gap between middle-income and high-income countries. While a concern, there’s hope—especially from some emerging economies. Let’s take a closer look at results of the 2017 Global Innovation Index.

President Trump is preparing to announce his decision on whether to continue or end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program tomorrow, according to a White House announcement. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Here’s a closer look at the program, along with why many academ...

Hurricane Harvey made landfall last weekend, devastating communities, families, and businesses. In the wake of the storm, community members, student volunteers, campus administrations, and individuals are rallying to help out and meet the challenges of those displaced by the storm. Let&r...

If you’re in academia, you’ve likely heard the mandate, “Publish or perish.” However, a recent report from the Research Council of Norway reveals that more than a quarter of the country’s humanities researchers haven’t published. Here’s a closer look at the ...

To maximize the EU’s impact on research and innovation around the world, the EU Commission’s High Level Group recommended doubling the EU’s research budget. Learn about other recommendations. Let’s take a closer look.

Georgia hopes to attract more Chinese students in coming years and plans on seeking out students from China’s “Belt and Road Initiative.” Learn more about how a plan to unite global economies across Asia could also be a boon to Georgia’s international student population...

Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) announced changes to admissions policies for both public and private universities earlier this summer, according to The Japan Times. Here’s a closer look at what students can expect in the near future.

Members of India’s Dalit caste may have a new avenue for higher education: an exclusive university aimed at promoting empowerment. Learn more about this exciting project and what it will mean for India’s Dalit students. Let’s take a closer look.

While the U.S., U.K. and Australia draw the biggest numbers of international students, another country is coming on strong -- particularly when it comes to students from Africa. Here’s a closer look at the phenomenon.